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An essay towards an instruction for the Indians explaining the most essential doctrines of Christianity : which will be of use to such Christians as have not well considered the meaning of th religion they profess, or who profess to know God but in works do deny him : in several short and plain dialogues : together with directions and prayers for the heathen world, missionaries, catechumens, private persons, families, of parents for their children, for Sundays &c.

Title
An essay towards an instruction for the Indians [electronic resource] : explaining the most essential doctrines of Christianity : which will be of use to such Christians as have not well considered the meaning of th religion they profess, or who profess to know God but in works do deny him : in several short and plain dialogues : together with directions and prayers for the heathen world, missionaries, catechumens, private persons, families, of parents for their children, for Sundays &c. / by the Right Reverend Father in God, Thomas, Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man.
Author
Wilson, Thomas, 1663-1755.
Publication
London : Printed, and sold by J. Osborn, 1740.

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Additional Authors
  • Oglethorpe, James, 1696-1785.
  • Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts (Great Britain)
Description
xl, [4], 248 p.; 16 cm.
Uniform Title
Essay towards an instruction for the Indians
Alternative Title
  • Essay towards an instruction for the Indians
  • Instruction for the Indians
  • Instruction for the Indians.
Subject
  • Church of England > Catechisms > Early works to 1800
  • Catechisms, English > Early works to 1800
  • Christianity > Early works to 1800
  • Indians of North America > Missions > Early works to 1800
  • Prayer-books, English > Early works to 1800
Note
  • Reproduction of original from Huntington Library.
  • Sabin no. 104690.
Indexed In (note)
  • RLIN
Reproduction (note)
  • Electronic reproduction.
Contents
To the Honourable the Trustees of the colony of Georgia -- Extract of the Lord Bishop of Gloucester's sermon preach'd this year before the Society for Propagating the Gospel in Foreign Parts -- Select scriptures and prayers -- Private and family prayers, &c. -- A short admonition to all and especially to masters of families -- Graces before and after meals.
OCLC
CTRG01-B3180
Author
Wilson, Thomas, 1663-1755.
Title
An essay towards an instruction for the Indians [electronic resource] : explaining the most essential doctrines of Christianity : which will be of use to such Christians as have not well considered the meaning of th religion they profess, or who profess to know God but in works do deny him : in several short and plain dialogues : together with directions and prayers for the heathen world, missionaries, catechumens, private persons, families, of parents for their children, for Sundays &c. / by the Right Reverend Father in God, Thomas, Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man.
Imprint
London : Printed, and sold by J. Osborn, 1740.
Indexed In:
RLIN, CTRG01-B3180
Reproduction
Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Thomson Gale, 2005. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
Local Note
Library's copy imperfect: p. 86-89 stained at lower gutter.
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Added Author
Oglethorpe, James, 1696-1785.
Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts (Great Britain)
Running Title
Instruction for the Indians
Added Title
Instruction for the Indians.
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